Truly one of the most unique moments of Elvis' life ever captured on tape. Apparently the tabloids printed a story about Elvis being a heroin addict , and Elvis took offense to the story in a BIG way. Usually a closing engagement show is a
special thing , with a lot of celebrities in the crowd , a longer setlist, Elvis in a great mood, etc. Certainly there are some interesting song choices here, but the most interesting moments occur on disc 2 with the infamous "Drug Monologue".

The "Drug Monologue" has been widely bootlegged since the 1980's vinyl releases. It was surprising that a soundboard release of this infamous show surfaced.

The sound engineer didn't record "2001", "See See Rider" and part of "I Got A Woman"; he also cut out Voice performing a beautiful song titled "I Can't Live Without you". However , the non-soundboard bootleg release "Drug Story" features the complete show.

"Bringing It Back" and "Aubrey" are performed by Voice

A lot of celebrities in the audience , to include Priscilla (of whom Elvis talks about the car gift-exchange for the holidays) , Elvis' current girlfriend Shiela Ryan and others.

The only show on tape where Elvis performed two full versions of "It's Now Or Never"

The "Drug Monologue" gets pretty graphic in language and Elvis tries to contain his fury but can't; it is obvious that he is very upset about the tabloid , and even seguing into "Hawaiian Wedding Song" he still can't calm down enough until midway through the song.

Sound Sample:

Big Boss Man

Concert:

Even though the show is marred by Elvis' temper , it is still a high energy show and surprisingly good and is a fairly long show. The crowd definitely got their money's worth that evening !
(Ciscoking)

Desert Storm -
second pressing

Title:

Desert Storm

Label:

Fort Baxter

Label Number:

2200

Release Date:

1997

Recording Type:

Live Soundboard

Location:

Las Vegas , Nevada

Date:

September 2 - 1974 , Closing

Sound:

Soundboard !

Difference:

Colors are more brightly on the second release. The inner
side of the backover is blank, on first release it is printed on both sides.
Content is the same.